Man seriously injured in group attack
A man was found with serious injuries in Brazil Street, Leicester
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Two people have been arrested after a man was found seriously injured in Leicester.
Police were called to reports that a man was being attacked by a group of people in Brazil Street shortly before 22:00 GMT on Monday.
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which are not life-threatening or life-changing.
Two men, aged 23 and 33, have been arrested in connection to the incident.
Detectives say windows of a property in New Bridge Street were also damaged at the same time.
Shortly after 22:00, a white Mini Cooper was chased by police before being stopped in Norman Street.
A 33-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and drink-driving.
About 20 minutes later officers tried to stop a red Skoda Roomster however the driver drove off before crashing with another vehicle in Church Gate.
A 23-year-old man was arrested a short distance away on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Both men remain in custody.
Det Insp Mike Chandler said: “I’m particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in Brazil Street or New Bridge Street around the time of the incident and who has either doorbell or dashcam footage."
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